Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chicago Starting at AED 297

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Des Moines to Chicago based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,167.

  • How long does it take to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI)?

    It takes about 2 hours 9 minutes to fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chicago?

    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from Des Moines to Chicago depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Des Moines (DSM) at 06:00 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 07:25.

  • What time does the latest flight from Des Moines to Chicago depart?

    The latest flight departs from Des Moines (DSM) at 18:45 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 20:21.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI)?

    Airlines with flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI): Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, All Nippon Airways, Copa Airlines and avianca.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI)?

    American Airlines operates 1 non-stop flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI).

  • How many airports are there in Chicago (CHI)?

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Flight Info | Des Moines to Chicago

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 297
Cheapest return ticket price AED 534
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 500.95 km
Average flight time 2 hours 9 minutes
Popular airline Delta Air Lines

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